Skype iPhone 3G: Free Through 2010

Skype now says that it will not charge for calls made over 3G networks at all this year. When it released version 2.0.0 of its iPhone app last Saturday the release notes said access would be free until at least until the end of August 2010.

Skype customers who pay for unlimited calling plans will presumably also enjoy free calls over 3G for the rest of the year to and from actual phone numbers. But what we paying customers (full disclosure) are really hoping for is not to be hit with even an additional “small monthly fee” if and when it is levied.